Autoblog and Yahoo may earn commission from links in this article.Short LivedSometimes things are better left the way they are; there is a high chance that "fiddling" with the recipe can lead to ruining it or overcomplicating it. That seems to be what happened when Ram reintroduced the V8 Hemi this year with the eTorque mild-hybrid assist system.What felt like a good compromise between pleasing enthusiasts and staying in line with "sustainable" motoring has ended up becoming an unpopular choice across the board. It seems, though, that the days of the eTorque are numbered and quickly coming to an end.2026 Ram 1500 5.7-liter HEMI® V-8 with eTorqueUncomplicated HemiA couple of months ago, Ram showcased the all-new Rumble Bee lineup, their return to street performance-level pickups. The key element to these models is the Hemi V8, which in all three variants came without the eTorque system. According to a brand representative, one reason that the eTorque is being shelved is that Ram can offer the engine in more affordable applications and models, and maybe even a $50,000 Hemi V8 variant.AdvertisementAdvertisementMopar Insiders has confirmed in a recent report that Ram is officially killing off the eTorque slowly, with a phase-out set to begin with the introduction of the 2027 model-year Ram pickups. Returning to the simpler Hemi V8 eliminates the belt-driven motor generator, 48-volt battery, and the automatic start/stop system. The phase-out will first affect the Ram 1500 models powered by the Hemi V8s, but a small number of models will still be produced with eTorque, enabling a brief transition period of both engines still in production.Slowly But SurelyRam has also confirmed to Moparinsiders that the eTorque system will not immediately be cut out of the production cycle the moment 2027 rolls around. The report indicates that the mild-hybrid system will remain in production while the company begins the assembly line transition to the simpler V8 configuration. Furthermore, the report says that the possible engine assembly plant is already transitioning, located at the Sterling Heights Assembly Plant in Michigan.StellantisThis story was originally published by Autoblog on Aug 4, 2026, where it first appeared in the News section. Add Autoblog as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
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